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Buy Hungarian forint

Whether you pick up in-store or choose home delivery, we’re offering great rates on Hungarian forints when you order your currency online.

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Hungarian forint options

Get Hungarian forints however it suits you with our flexible options. Choose a secure and convenient Travelex Money Card, cash, or a combination of both.

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Travel Money Card

The Travelex Money Card is the quick, easy and secure way to spend abroad.

  • Lock in your rates1
  • 22 currencies available
  • Easy budget management
  • Accepted at millions of locations
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Cash

Cash and card will make sure you’re ready for any kind of spend in every country.

  • Be ready to tip when expected
  • Shop local markets
  • Avoid unnecessary ATM withdrawals

How to get your Hungarian forints

Order Hungarian forints online to get great rates and choose home delivery or click and collect from stores or the airport.

Home delivery

Spend more time packing, planning, and working on your tan with home delivery.

Benefits
  • Fast, secure, convenient
  • Next day delivery available for cash
  • Free delivery for Travelex Money Card

Store click & collect

Order online and pick up on your way. Over 25 locations in stores and airports across the UK.

Benefits
  • Lock in your exchange rate1
  • Located in major UK airports

Travel money in a jiffy

Get your travel money quickly, easily, and securely.

  1. Buy online

    Buy online

    Choose from Travelex Money Card or cash.
  2. Choose delivery or collection

    Choose delivery or collection

    Get your travel money delivered or collect at one of our stores across the UK.
  3. enjoy your trip

    Enjoy your trip!

    Relax knowing that all your travel money needs are taken care of.

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Key information about Hungarian forints

The Hungarian forint, abbreviated as HUF, is symbolized by Ft. It has been the official currency of Hungary since 1946.

Carrying a mix of Hungarian forints on a Travel Money Card and cash offers the most flexibility when visiting Hungary.

Hungarian forint notes

500 Ft
1,000 Ft
2,000 Ft
5,000 Ft
10,000 Ft
20,000 Ft

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Hungarian forint coins

5 Ft
10 Ft
20 Ft
50 Ft
100 Ft
200 Ft

Stacks of various coins in different metals and sizes arranged in a row against a neutral background.
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Destinations that accept Hungarian forints

Hungary
6 of 22 destinations

Common questions about Hungarian forints

Getting the best rates for Hungarian forints can be tricky. Economic indicators, commodities prices, and regional stability can affect the HUF, making our rate tracker an essential tool for your journey to Hungary.

Hungarian forints can only be spent in Hungary. You can’t spend this currency in any other country.

You can purchase your Hungarian forints from us via credit or debit card. When you purchase Hungarian forints, either online or at our stores, we ensure no credit card handling fees are applied. However, it's wise to check with your card issuer for any potential charges they might apply.

Yes, you can! With our Buy Back Promise, we can buy back your unused Hungarian forint notes at any one of our UK retail stores at the original transaction exchange rate up to a maximum value of £250, for a fee of just £4.99. T&Cs apply.

Yes, cash is still frequently used in Hungary. We'd recommend carrying a mix of Hungarian forints and our Travelex Money Card to ensure convenience for your small and large purchases.

Need a different currency?

Whether you're visiting neighbouring countries or planning a multi-destination trip, our related currency links make it easy to prepare.

  • 1 Lock in exchange rates means that customers can review and reserve exchange rates at their discretion, by purchasing travel money in advance. Any additional purchases will be subject to the prevailing exchange rate at the time of each new transaction.
  • Travelex Money Card is issued by PrePay Technologies Limited pursuant to license by Mastercard International.
  • PrePay Technologies Limited is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 (FRN: 900010) for the issuing of electronic money and payment instruments. Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.